Need Stent Operation - Bangkok Hospital Pattaya or Navy Hospital in Sattahip?

[Taboo2]

Insurance is not an issue, because it is a pre-existing issue and not covered by Pacific Cross. 

I am interested in service and of course cost.  I hear great things about both hospitals, thus the cheaper is preferred.

Any input is appreciated.  

Thanks

[Ralf001]

Navy hospital will be cheaper than Bangkok Pattaya.... A lot cheaper !

[cjinchiangrai]

It is pretty routine and these doctors get a lot of practice. I would look at the big government hospitals first. Don't take too long though.

[Taboo2]

12 minutes ago, cjinchiangrai said:

It is pretty routine and these doctors get a lot of practice. I would look at the big government hospitals first. Don't take too long though.

Yes, I have to get it done soon....this is my second stent operation.  Several arteries blocked.

 

[scubascuba3]

I would choose Queen Sirikit Sattahip, will be a lot cheaper, gets good reports plus as mentioned above Drs get loads of practice

[Sheryl]

I am not 100% sure they can do this at Queen Sirikit but if they can, good choice and will cost much less than BPH. Otherwise (or if there is a wait involved) I would suggest Bangkok Christian Hospital in Bangkok, also much less expensive than BPH. See  this doctor to arrange it https://www.bch.in.th/find-doctor/362

[scubascuba3]

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

I am not 100% sure they can do this at Queen Sirikit but if they can, good choice and will cost much less than BPH. Otherwise (or if there is a wait involved) I would suggest Bangkok Christian Hospital in Bangkok, also much less expensive than BPH. See  this doctor to arrange it https://www.bch.in.th/find-doctor/362

QS definitely can, a friend had a stent fitted

[NewGuy]

On Sheryl’s advice (detailed, try to look it up) I went to Bangkok Christian Hospital, great doctor, after much testing he said I didn’t need a stent, I went home happy. This was just a couple of weeks after being diagnosed by a recommended cardiologist at a big hospital as needing at least 2 stents, all this without proper examination. At least 300,000 vs the 18,000-23,000 I ended up paying.

[RamblingOn]

On 3/22/2025 at 12:12 PM, Taboo2 said:

Insurance is not an issue, because it is a pre-existing issue and not covered by Pacific Cross. 

I am interested in service and of course cost.  I hear great things about both hospitals, thus the cheaper is preferred.

Any input is appreciated.  

Thanks

St. Louis hospital in Bangkok, Dr Boonsert.

[CanadaSam]

So, same story as usual, big private hospitals insisting on expensive unnecessary treatments, I for one, will be boycotting them for the forseeable future!

[Sheryl]

On 3/22/2025 at 3:48 PM, scubascuba3 said:

QS definitely can, a friend had a stent fitted

Good to know, thanks.

 

Do you happen to know what it cost, number of stents and how long ago?

[loong]

58 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

Good to know, thanks.

 

Do you happen to know what it cost, number of stents and how long ago?

 

I had 2 stents in Queen Sirikit Hospital, Khon Kaen in 2023. Cost was less than 150K. So, I imagine that Queen Sirikit Hospital, Sattahip would be similar cost.

[scubascuba3]

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

Good to know, thanks.

 

Do you happen to know what it cost, number of stents and how long ago?

I think it was one stent, 3 years ago, and i vaguely remember 40k baht quoted, I couldn't believe how low it was, emergency treatment, had a heart attack whilst cycling

[scubascuba3]

3 hours ago, NewGuy said:

On Sheryl’s advice (detailed, try to look it up) I went to Bangkok Christian Hospital, great doctor, after much testing he said I didn’t need a stent, I went home happy. This was just a couple of weeks after being diagnosed by a recommended cardiologist at a big hospital as needing at least 2 stents, all this without proper examination. At least 300,000 vs the 18,000-23,000 I ended up paying.

Doesn't surprise me, I've watched various videos saying hospitals (in US) push stents for money, so probably the same here

[TedG]

2 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Doesn't surprise me, I've watched various videos saying hospitals (in US) push stents for money, so probably the same here

If you see it on the internet it must be true.  

[NoDisplayName]

I had a valve replacement a while ago, found India to be the best option at the time.

 

Apollo in Chennai.

https://www.apollohospitals.com/departments/heart/stent-prices-disclosure

[scubascuba3]

15 minutes ago, TedG said:

If you see it on the internet it must be true.  

research you may learn something, unnecessary stents

[Sheryl]

22 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

I think it was one stent, 3 years ago, and i vaguely remember 40k baht quoted, I couldn't believe how low it was, emergency treatment, had a heart attack whilst cycling

40k all in  seems very improbable as  the stent itself costs about that or more.   Maybe 40k for the stent, angiogram and hospitsl stay extra? 

[scubascuba3]

Just now, Sheryl said:

40k all in  seems very improbable as  the stent itself costs about that or more.   Maybe 40k for the stent, angiogram and hospitsl stay extra? 

Maybe so, I didn't talk to him, friend of a friend, so maybe more add ons

[scubascuba3]

13 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

I had a valve replacement a while ago, found India to be the best option at the time.

 

Apollo in Chennai.

https://www.apollohospitals.com/departments/heart/stent-prices-disclosure

You're meant to pick your own stent?

[NoDisplayName]

5 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

You're meant to pick your own stent?

 

Yes, you can, with input from the doctor advising which options are appropriate for your situation.

 

For valve, I had the choice of mechanical, animal, dead people, or animal tissue.

 

I decided on the beefcake valve to avoid a lifetime of blood thinner.

 

[Isac Szwarc Brasil]

On 3/22/2025 at 1:56 PM, Sheryl said:

I am not 100% sure they can do this at Queen Sirikit but if they can, good choice and will cost much less than BPH. Otherwise (or if there is a wait involved) I would suggest Bangkok Christian Hospital in Bangkok, also much less expensive than BPH. See  this doctor to arrange it https://www.bch.in.th/find-doctor/362

Thank you very much for the good information. 

[madone]

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

I think it was one stent, 3 years ago, and i vaguely remember 40k baht quoted, I couldn't believe how low it was, emergency treatment, had a heart attack whilst cycling

 

me too. 2 years ago in May. Was a bit of a shocker that.  I didn't get off so cheap

[Ralf001]

2 hours ago, TedG said:

If you see it on the internet it must be true.  

Amen Brother, amen.

[loong]

18 hours ago, Sheryl said:

40k all in  seems very improbable as  the stent itself costs about that or more.   Maybe 40k for the stent, angiogram and hospitsl stay extra? 

 

Yes it does, the cost of my 2 stents were 40K each, the catheters and everything else were itemised and charged in addition.

[Taboo2]

On 3/24/2025 at 4:21 PM, loong said:

 

I had 2 stents in Queen Sirikit Hospital, Khon Kaen in 2023. Cost was less than 150K. So, I imagine that Queen Sirikit Hospital, Sattahip would be similar cost.

Update...they can do it for 300k.  

[Taboo2]

Price is 300K at Naval Hospital and 370 at BHP.  

 

Includes angioplasty and stents. 

 

 

[loong]

10 hours ago, Taboo2 said:

Price is 300K at Naval Hospital and 370 at BHP.  

 

Includes angioplasty and stents. 

 

 

 

That is more than double what I paid at Queen Sirikit Hospital, Khon Kaen in 2023. That also Included angioplasty and stents. I think that it may be worth your while to get a quote from Queen Sirikit Hospital, Sattahip.

[Sheryl]

13 hours ago, Taboo2 said:

Price is 300K at Naval Hospital and 370 at BHP.  

 

Includes angioplasty and stents. 

 

 

How many stents? 

 

Hard to believe Queen Sirikit  Naval Hospital and BPH are that close in price. 

[Sheryl]

2 hours ago, loong said:

 

That is more than double what I paid at Queen Sirikit Hospital, Khon Kaen in 2023. That also Included angioplasty and stents. I think that it may be worth your while to get a quote from Queen Sirikit Hospital, Sattahip.

Queen Sirikit in Sattahip is the  Naval Hospital.

 

But I think something off in his cost info, would not be that close to BPH nor that high.